Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Incorporating My New Duds

After my clothing exchange, I was so excited about all of my new clothes, that I immediately found them homes in my closet. Then I thought, these clothes have been incorporated into my closet, but I need to incorporate them into my daily wardrobe before I forget that I have them. I decided that everyday I will wear a different clothing exchange item or two and make them work with my current wardrobe. So, here it is, three weeks of "new" clothes.









You may have noticed that Sundays are missing. That's because Sunday (and sometimes Saturday) is my lazy day and I spend most of the day in my pajamas.

There are some items that haven't gotten worn yet because they're not of this season and there are some items that have been worn frequently. I think my favorites from the exchange are the western  sweater, the ombre chambray shirt and the skinny jeans. This is very surprising because these are items that have never been a part of my personal style. Again, this is why I endorse the clothing exchange.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Monthly Self Portraits: March


I don't usually dress up special for my monthly self portraits. However, this month, I combined my March self portrait with my Wet Paint Weekly Workout. The assignment was to create a colorful self portrait inspired by the artwork of Frida Kahlo. So, I put on this fun dress, a head scarf and a little lipstick and started drawing. Also, I normally only spend up to an hour on my monthly self portrait and my workout, but it's been awhile since I've used oil pastels and I forgot how much I love them. I got lost in this piece and the next thing I knew three hours had passed.  As much as I love using markers and paints, I really think that oil pastels are my medium. They just come so naturally to me.

Daily Comic: March 27th 2015

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Poncho!

Similar necklace - Artistry Blooming

Well, I did a terrible job of drawing this poncho. I just look like Gumby. Hopefully, I didn't look like this in real life because I really enjoy this poncho.



Tuesday, March 17, 2015

I'm Just a Double Denim Wearin' (H)ombre

Similar earrings - Urban Outfitters

I never would I have thought that this would be a good outfit for me. This double denim look is as close to dressing like my Father as I could get, but it works. So far, this is my favorite outfit that I've put together from my new clothing exchange clothes.

My Father

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Dapper

Jacket (not pictured)
Similar earrings - Claire's

Feelin' real dapper today.
I just love this shirt paired with this skirt, both of which are from the clothing exchange.  I almost wore a vest (from the CE) with this ensemble.  It was very cute, but I wore a jacket (from a previous CE) instead.  Much better.

P.S. The print on this shirt is tiny birds, not tiny quasimodos.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Clothing Exchange For the Win!

Similar earrings - Layla
Coat (not pictured) - Target

I am so pumped up right now because I just acquired 37 articles of clothing and I spent $0!!

Last weekend, I made a trip to my favorite store, My Sister's Closet.  I had a $25 gift certificate from Christmas that I thought I should use, so I did some browsing.  Naturally, I found a ton of stuff that I liked and narrowed it down to about $80 worth of clothes.  At the register, I inquired about my account (I consign there) and the clerk informed me that I had $50 credit!  Yay, free clothes for me! Win!

This weekend, I hosted a clothing exchange.  Let me tell you, if you haven't done this with your friends yet, DO IT.  It's awesome!  Like a lot of people, Spring brings out the purge-monster in me.  I go through my entire house and get rid of the things that no longer bring me joy.  After setting aside several bags of perfectly good clothes that just weren't right for me, I thought, why not have a clothing exchange?  I know I have friends who are doing the exact same thing as I am right now and would love to get rid of their unwanted duds and get some fresh frocks in return.  So, on Saturday, 6 of my friends came over with garbage bag after garbage bag of glorious clothes.  It was a crazy fun free for all and I think that everyone went away happy.  No one took home more than they brought.  I donated what was left behind and my friends and I now have sweet new Spring wardrobes.

About my outfit:
This is why I think the clothing exchange is such a good idea.  The fact that it's free makes people more willing to take risks or try something new with their fashion.  
Today I am wearing a (mildly) high-low, cropped sweater paired with skinny jeans.


1) I have never owned a pair of skinny jeans.  
2) Every time I see a high-low top in a store, I pass it by.

I am not trendy.

Usually, the more popular something is, the less likely it is that I will like it or participate.

I've never bought skinny jeans because I never liked the way they looked on me, they are a struggle to try on in a fitting room and they're wildly popular.  I've always looked nice in straight leg/slight bootcut jeans and own a few pairs.  Also, I hardly ever wear jeans, so when the skinny jean trend took the country by storm, I had no urge to go out and snag myself a pair.
However, after easily trying on these jeans that were already worn in, I thought, "Hey, these are really comfortable.  I'm gonna give these a go."  Then, when I showed my group of lady friends my find, they all oohed and ahhed.  So I kept the skinny jeans.

Echh, high-low.  I still don't like it.  This sweater is so slight though, that it really doesn't count.  I love the color and the loose knit is perfect for spring and fall.  Also, the boxy shape, which would have initially turned me off, looks really great with skinny jeans.
Win win!

All week I'll be creating outfits with my new clothes and I'm really excited about it!